Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Double Masakari Deer Horn Knives DVD
LECTURER: Sun Zhijun
SKUDW207-06
SUBTITLEEnglish / Chinese
TIME81.0
Index: Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Double Masakari Deer Horn Knives DVD // Cheng Style Bagua / Sun Zhijun // Traditional Martial Arts
Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Double Masakari Deer Horn Knives DVD By 9Th Dan Grandmaster Sun Zhijun Featuring Advanced Weapon Applications.
Index: Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Double Masakari Deer Horn Knives DVD // Cheng Style Bagua / Sun Zhijun // Traditional Martial Arts
Cultural Heritage Protection
●Master the unique Deer Horn Knives with 4 points and 9 blades for advanced defense.
●Learn the 16 basic techniques including hooking, locking, and sliding.
●Develop Body-Masakari Integration through the Swimming Body Bagua method.
●Study under 9th Dan Grandmaster Sun Zhijun for authentic lineage transmission.
Perfect for remote learning and daily home practice of kung fu.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The Eight Trigram Double Masakari, traditionally known as the Sun and Moon Sword or the Deer Horn Knives, is the most iconic and representative weapon of the Baguazhang system. Characterized by its unique geometry of four points and nine blades, it was designed specifically to trap, hook, and disarm longer weapons such as spears and broadswords. This instructional program is presented by Grandmaster Sun Zhijun, a 9th Dan Wushu expert and the 4th generation successor of the Cheng Style Swimming Body lineage. Master Sun, widely regarded as the leading spirit of modern Cheng Style, provides an authoritative guide to this sophisticated paired weapon, ensuring the preservation of its complex technical routine for future generations.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WEAPON MECHANICS
The Double Masakari Technical Routine is built upon sixteen fundamental techniques, including hooking, hanging, locking, picking, and sliding. Unlike standard weapons, the Masakari requires a high degree of wrist dexterity and palm sensitivity. Master Sun provides a granular breakdown of the form, demonstrating how the weapon is used to cover all eight gates of defense. The routine is performed by Li Chunling, an international all-around champion, who showcases the fluid transitions and precise control required to manage two multi-bladed weapons simultaneously. The curriculum emphasizes the transition between offensive strikes and defensive traps, reflecting the ever-changing nature of the Bagua system.
BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES AND BODY-WEAPON UNITY
A primary focus of this instructional is the development of Body-Masakari Integration. Because the weapon is an extension of the Bagua palm, the biomechanical alignment of the practitioner's structure is paramount. Master Sun demonstrates how the rotational power of the waist and the circular footwork of the Swimming Body style drive the weapon's momentum. By adhering to the principles of centrifugal force and Fa-Jin (Explosive Force), the practitioner can generate significant impact even in close-quarters combat. The training focuses on maintaining a Fluid Structure, ensuring that the weapons move in perfect harmony with the practitioner's center of gravity.
STRATEGIC DEPTH AND LINEAGE MASTERY
The Double Masakari is a weapon of strategic complexity, utilizing its hooks and blades to neutralize an opponent's force through the principle of Adhere and Follow. Master Sun explains the tactical logic of the routine, showing how to use the weapon's unique shape to create openings in an opponent's defense. This DVD is an essential resource for advanced martial artists and weapon enthusiasts, offering a professional and deep exploration of the technical and philosophical heart of the Cheng Style Baguazhang tradition. Through the guidance of a 9th Dan Grandmaster, students can achieve a level of mastery that respects both the historical lineage and the practical reality of combat.
The Eight Trigram Double Masakari, traditionally known as the Sun and Moon Sword or the Deer Horn Knives, is the most iconic and representative weapon of the Baguazhang system. Characterized by its unique geometry of four points and nine blades, it was designed specifically to trap, hook, and disarm longer weapons such as spears and broadswords. This instructional program is presented by Grandmaster Sun Zhijun, a 9th Dan Wushu expert and the 4th generation successor of the Cheng Style Swimming Body lineage. Master Sun, widely regarded as the leading spirit of modern Cheng Style, provides an authoritative guide to this sophisticated paired weapon, ensuring the preservation of its complex technical routine for future generations.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND WEAPON MECHANICS
The Double Masakari Technical Routine is built upon sixteen fundamental techniques, including hooking, hanging, locking, picking, and sliding. Unlike standard weapons, the Masakari requires a high degree of wrist dexterity and palm sensitivity. Master Sun provides a granular breakdown of the form, demonstrating how the weapon is used to cover all eight gates of defense. The routine is performed by Li Chunling, an international all-around champion, who showcases the fluid transitions and precise control required to manage two multi-bladed weapons simultaneously. The curriculum emphasizes the transition between offensive strikes and defensive traps, reflecting the ever-changing nature of the Bagua system.
BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES AND BODY-WEAPON UNITY
A primary focus of this instructional is the development of Body-Masakari Integration. Because the weapon is an extension of the Bagua palm, the biomechanical alignment of the practitioner's structure is paramount. Master Sun demonstrates how the rotational power of the waist and the circular footwork of the Swimming Body style drive the weapon's momentum. By adhering to the principles of centrifugal force and Fa-Jin (Explosive Force), the practitioner can generate significant impact even in close-quarters combat. The training focuses on maintaining a Fluid Structure, ensuring that the weapons move in perfect harmony with the practitioner's center of gravity.
STRATEGIC DEPTH AND LINEAGE MASTERY
The Double Masakari is a weapon of strategic complexity, utilizing its hooks and blades to neutralize an opponent's force through the principle of Adhere and Follow. Master Sun explains the tactical logic of the routine, showing how to use the weapon's unique shape to create openings in an opponent's defense. This DVD is an essential resource for advanced martial artists and weapon enthusiasts, offering a professional and deep exploration of the technical and philosophical heart of the Cheng Style Baguazhang tradition. Through the guidance of a 9th Dan Grandmaster, students can achieve a level of mastery that respects both the historical lineage and the practical reality of combat.
Master Sun Zhijun
Sun Zhijun - Cheng-style Baguazhang
Sun Zhijun (1933–2023) was one of the most prestigious and internationally recognized masters of Cheng-style Baguazhang. As a 4th-generation practitioner, he was widely considered a "living treasure" of the art, known for his incredible flexibility, deep internal power, and his role as the chief instructor at the Beijing Baguazhang Research Association.
Lineage and Background
Sun Zhijun’s lineage is impeccable, tracing directly back to the founder through the Cheng Tinghua branch. He was a disciple of the famous masters Liu Ziyang, Cheng Youxin, and Cheng Youpu.
Lineage: 4th Generation Inheritor of Cheng-style Baguazhang.
Legacy: He spent over seven decades practicing and teaching, becoming a key figure in the official standardization of Baguazhang for the Chinese Wushu Association.
Global Influence: He was instrumental in spreading Baguazhang to the West and Japan, personally training many of the instructors who lead international organizations today.
Instructional Media and Resources
Sun Zhijun produced what is arguably the most comprehensive collection of instructional materials for the Cheng branch. His books and videos are prized for their technical "purity" and lack of modern theatrical flourishes. Key resources include:
The 64 Palms: Systematic teaching of the linear 64 movements, which are essential for understanding the combat applications of the art.
Swimming Body Eight Big Palms: Demonstrations of the core circular forms, showcasing the unique "Dragon Claw" and the continuous flow of the Cheng tradition.
Baguadao (Great Broadsword): He was particularly famous for his mastery of the massive Bagua broadsword, showing how to use body weight and momentum to handle the heavy weapon.
Neigong and Health: Extensive writings on the internal cultivation aspects of the art, focusing on the preservation of the joints and the cultivation of breath.
Core Technical Characteristics
Sun Zhijun’s performance was the gold standard for "Old Frame" Cheng-style Baguazhang:
Incredible Suppleness: Even in his late 80s, his ability to twist and coil his body was legendary, embodying the "Swimming Dragon" principle.
Structural Detail: He was famous for his strictness regarding the "Three Basins" (high, middle, and low stances) and the precise angle of the feet during the "Bai" and "Kou" steps.
Deep Power (Chen Jin): His movements were never light or "floaty"; they possessed a heavy, sinking quality that demonstrated the internal pressure required for the style.
Combat Logic: He focused heavily on the "changing" nature of the art, teaching that Bagua is about constant movement and never being where the opponent expects you to be.
HERITAGE ARCHIVE: This instructional media is part of the Chinoiserie2008 Traditional Wushu Collection. Our mission is to preserve the authentic lineage and technical standards of Chinese martial arts through systematic digital documentation.
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